Blue Light Parade & Showcase | Winterval 2026

FREE.

See fire engines, Garda cars, ambulances, rescue vehicles, lifeboats and bikes at Winterval’s Blue Light Parade and Showcase. Before parking up, the vehicles parade through the city along Patrick Street, Peter Street, Lady Lane, Colbeck Street, the Mall and Lombard Street.

At Bolton Street Car Park, families can meet emergency service teams, learn about their work and step aboard participating rescue vehicles. The showcase is in the coach bay on Saturday 28 November, with the event advertised from 4pm to 7pm. Admission is FREE.

Plan Your Visit

Venue: Bolton Street Car Park, Waterford.
Festival: Winterval 2026.

Parade route includes Patrick Street, Peter Street, Lady Lane, Colbeck Street, the Mall and Lombard Street.

This map opens the showcase at Bolton Street Car Park. How to get there!

Dates and Times

• Saturday 28 November 2026: 4pm to 7pm

More Information

Official Winterval event details

More Winterval Events to Explore

Winterval Illuminates, Movies @ The Reg, Viking Elf Trail. Check each event page for its own dates, times and admission details.

See more in our Winterval festival guide and our What’s On guide, updated twice a week.

Make More of Your Visit to Waterford

Explore Bodega Restaurant & Wine Bar and Shaws Waterford on WIYP while planning your visit. You can also find places to eat, pubs and bars and shopping in Waterford.